Meet the Providers and Staff Members
Dr. Kim White, PHCNS - BC, Clinic Director
Dr. White, clinical associate professor, oversees all operations and services at the WE CARE Clinic. As director and advanced practice nurse, Dr. White collaborates with members of the local community to arrange outreach services, such as school and athletic physicals, pre-school and school age screenings, as well as adult and older adult programs.
Dr. Linda Omondi, FNP-BC, Clinical Coordinator
Dr. Omondi, clinical associate professor, assesses and treats patients in the clinic. She serves as the Primary Care Provider, supervises clinical services, and oversees nursing and staff members in the clinic. In addition, she precepts nurse practitioner students.
Dr. Price P. Omondi, Collaborating Physician
Dr. Price Omondi diagnoses and treats patients with complicated health problems. He collaborates with the FNP Primary Care Providers to ensure continued high quality services for patients including children aged 2+ through adulthood.
Charlotte Chance, DNP, RN, Asthma Coordinator
Dr. Chance offers specialized asthma services through the WE CARE Clinic. She provides in-home Asthma Trigger Assessments to patients who need help controlling their asthma by working with families to create a healthier home environment. Dr. Chance sees patients in the Asthma Clinic at the WE CARE Clinic Mondays and Thursdays each week. She is an assistant clinical professor for the SIUE School of Nursing.
Dr. Lakesha Butler, Clinical Pharmacist
Dr. Butler, an associate clinical faculty member with the SIUE School of Pharmacy, provides expert knowledge about medications, consulting with patients at the Clinic as part of the interprofessional care team. She brings pharmacy students to the clinic to help pharmacy students learn the role of the pharmacist in a clinic setting.
Megan DeGroot, MSW, LCSW
Ms. DeGroot helps clinical patients to locate and use social support services and resources. In addition, she assesses patients and families for emotional health and coping strengths. Currently she offers Anger Management courses that meet court designated requirements for offenders. Ms. DeGroot supervises social worker students from the SIUE Department of Social Work.
Kathryn Simons, RMA
Ms. Simons serves as the medical assistant for the WE CARE Clinic and greets each patient with a welcoming smile in her dual role as medical assistance and office management.
